Foot and Ankle Medical Services

What Are Orthotics? Orthotics are custom made devices manufactured from many types of materials. They fit inside your own shoes, and are worn on a full time basis. Orthotics gently and constantly help to control the way your foot functions. There are many types of orthotic devices. Advances in technology enable your podiatrist to prescribe […]

What is a Plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis, formerly called “policeman’s heel” in the United Kingdom, is a painful inflammatory condition caused by excessive wear to the plantar fascia of the foot or biomechanical faults that cause abnormal pronation of the foot. The pain usually is felt on the underside of the heel , and is […]

What is a Morton’s Neuroma? Morton’s neuroma (also known as Morton’s metatarsalgia , Morton’s neuralgia , plantar neuromaand intermetatarsal neuroma ) is a benign neuroma of the interdigital plantar nerve. This problem is characterised by numbness and pain, relieved by removing footwear. Although it is labeled a “neuroma”, many sources do not consider it a true tumor , but […]

Symptoms of Ingrown Toenails ? When you first have an ingrown toenail, it may be hard, swollen and tender. Later, it may get red and infected, and feel very sore. Ingrown toenails are a common, painful condition—particularly among teenagers. Any of your toenails can become ingrown, but the problem more often affects the big toe. […]

Plantar Fasciitis / Heel Pain Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a heel spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendinitis,arthritis, a nerve irritation, or, rarely a cyst. Heel pain […]

What is a Hammertoe? Hammertoes are a contracture of the toes as a result of a muscle imbalance between the tendons on the top and the tendons on the bottom of the toe. They can be flexible or rigid in nature. When they are rigid, it is not possible to straighten the toe out by […]